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APPLICATION FILED JUNE 9, 1911.

1,032,234. Patented July 9, 1912.

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UMBRELLA.

To all whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, ARDEN C. PAGE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Rockford, in the State of Ohio, have invented new and useful Improvements in Umbrellas, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to umbrellas, and more particularly to the class of folding umbrellas.

The prin'iary object of the invention is the provision of an umbrella in which the stick or staff may be shortened and the frame folded, thus reducing the size thereof for compactness, so that the umbrella, when. not in use, may be stored in the least possible space, or in a traveling bag, dresssuit case, or other grip for conveniently carrying the said umbrella.

Another object of the invention is the pro vision of an umbrella which may be opened and closed in the ordinary well-known nianner, and may be folded into compact form when not in use, and should it be desired to carry the same in a trunk, hand bag, or the like, will occupy the least possible space therein.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an umbrella-which is simple in construction, readily and easily folded, and

also inexpensive in manufacture.

ith these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts, as will be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and pointed-out in the claim hereunto appended In the drawings: Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal sectional view of an umbrella constructed in accordance with the invention, the same being opened. Fig. 2 is a similar view of the umbrella folded. Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragn'ientary side view of the hinged inner and outer sections of one rib thereof. Fig. d is a sectional view thereof. Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional view through the stick or staff, at the joint thereof. Fig. 6 is a similar view through the crown piece and rib runner. Fig. 7 is a sectional view on the line 77 of Fig. 4.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

Referring to the drawings by numerals, the umbrella comprises a stafi or stick, in-

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed .Tune 9, 1911.

Patented July 9, 1912.

Serial No. 632,163.

eluding a ferrule section 10, and a handle section 11, the latter being formed with a threaded socket 12, in one end of which is adapted to be received a threaded reduced portion 13 formed on the ferrule section 10. Thus, in this manner, the said sections will be detachably connected together, when it is desired to fold the umbrella. The outer end of the ferrule section has mounted thereon any suitable ferrule 14, while the outer end of the handle section is provided with any suitable style of handle 15 for the convenient carrying of the staff or stick in the hand.

Mounted upon the ferrule section 1.0 is a frame structure, comprising a plurality of ribs, including inner sections 16, and outer foldable sections 17, *ach of the inner and outer sections being united together by means of a hinge or pivot joint, comprising tubiform portions 18 and 19, one of which is fixed to the outer end of the inner section, while the other is fixed to the inner end of the outer section, the said sections 16 and 17 being hollow or of inverted V-shape, as may be desired. The tubiform portions 18 and 19 of each hinge are formed with ears connected by means of a transverse pivot 20, the ears being offset, so as to permit the inward folding of the outer sections 17 of the ribs, when it is desired to fold the frame of the umbrella, for the convenient carrying thereof.

Fixed to the inner sections 16 of the ribs, spaced from the hinged joint thereof, are stop collars 21, and on the inner sections are slidably mounted sleeves 22, the same being formed with ears 23, to which are pivotally connected the forked ends 24: of brace rods 25, the same being also pivotally connected to the usual runner 2(3 slidably mounted upon the stick or staff.

The inner ends of the inner sections 16 of the ribs are pivotally connected to a head runner 27, the same being slidably mounted upon the staff or stick, so as to permit the folding of the umbrella frame, in a manner presently described.

Spaced from the ferrule 14 and fixed on the ferrule section 10 is a stationary crown or head piece 28, to which is connected in the ordinary well-known manner a cover 29, the same being also connected at its periphery at intervals to the outer ends of the outer sections 17 of the ribs.

Suitably connected with the slidable sleeves 22 and arranged within the inner sections 16 of the ribs are locking pins 30, which are adapted to be moved, so as to pass through the tubiform portions 19 and 20 of the hinged joints for locking the same, and also to be retracted from the said portions to permit the folding of the outer sections 17 outwardly against the brace rods 25, when the umbrella frame is being folded for compactness.

Suitably mounted in the ferrule and handle sections 10 and 11 of the staff or stick, adjacent to the head or crown piece 28, and spaced therefrom are spring catches 31, the same being-adapted for locking engagement in suitable slots formed in the head and brace runners 26 and 27, for the opening, closing and folding of the umbrella.

The umbrella frame is opened and closed in the ordinary well-known manner, and when it is desired to fold the same into com pact'form, it is necessary to move the sleeves 22 toward and against the stop collars 21 by pressing inwardly on the brace runner 26, when the said umbrella frame is in closed position. Thus, in this manner the cover will become slackened, as the said umbrella frame will spread to slightly open position, whereupon'the hinged joints will become unlocked and the outer sections 17 may be folded outwardly and inwardly toward the inner sections 16. Now, upon moving the brace runner 26 on the staff or stick inwardly toward the normal position of the head runner, past the joint in the staff or stick, the umbrella frame will become inverted and the handle section 11 can be readily removed or detached from the ferrule section of the staff or stick, thereby shortening the same. Finally, the catch engaging the head runner is released, and the said head runner is moved toward the brace runner. Thus, in this manner the umbrella frame and its cover will be folded into compact form, so that the said umbrella may be stored in the least possible space within a trunk, hand-bag, or the like.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it is thought that the construction and operation of the invention will be readily understood, without requiring a more extended explanation.

What isclaimed is:

A folding umbrella comprising a staff, a crown sleeve slidably engaging said staff a runner sleeve slidably mounted on said stafi, inner rib sections pivotally connected to said crown sleeve, stop collars fixed to said inner rib sections and spaced from the hinged jointed sleeves surrounding the adjacent ends of the inner and outer rib sections and fixed thereto, slidable sleeves having ears mounted on the inner rib sections, brace rods pivotally connected to said ears and said runner sleeve, locking pins connected to said slidable sleeves and adapted to telescope in said hinged jointed sleeve, and catch devices mounted in the staff and engageable with the crown sleeve and said runner sleeve on the distending of the rib sections, whereby said locking pins will telescope and be held fast within the hinged jointed sleeves.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ARDEN 0. PAGE. lVitnesses A. F. RANDOLPH, N. B. SMITH.

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